Name: Luscious lemon mousse
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3/4 cup caster sugar; 3 eggs, separated; finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons; 1/4 cup boiling water; 1 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatine; 3/4 cup cream, whipped to soft peaks; biscotti (store bought) to serve

Ingredients

3/4 cup caster sugar

3 eggs, separated

finely grated zest and juice of 2 lemons

1/4 cup boiling water

1 1/2 teaspoon powdered gelatine

3/4 cup cream, whipped to soft peaks

biscotti (store bought) to serve

Method

1.In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar together until thick and pale. Whisking continuously, add lemon juice one spoonful at a time. Whisk in lemon zest.

2.Place boiling water in a ramekin, sprinkle with gelatine and stir until gelatine dissolves. Set aside to cool a little. Stir into first mixture. Fold in whipped cream and place mixture in fridge until ready to mix in egg whites.

3.In a separate, clean bowl, whisk egg whites until soft peaks form. Fold into first mixture. Spoon into six glasses, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to set. Serve with biscotti to dip.

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